This post is part of the wider Finance team supporting the delivery of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trusts strategic objectives. It is an apprenticeship role where the post holder will work and study to complete their Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) level 2 or 3 qualification.
The post holder will experience all aspects of the Finance function, with most of the time being spent supporting Financial Management and Financial Systems and Governance teams. There will also be exposure to Financial Governance, Accounting, Procurement, Contracts and Payroll.
At the end of the apprenticeship the post holder will have the opportunity (subject to vacancies) to apply for a Finance Officer (band 4) or Finance Analyst (band 5) role and continue their studies with either CIMA or ACCA.
The successful applicant will receive supported exposure to a wide variety of scenarios and opportunities with a focus on creating a fully rounded experience on which to build your confidence.
The apprentice will be expected to undertake a related and nationally recognised qualification in accountancy (AAT) with day release. A date for interviews will follow once the shortlisting has been completed.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS / INFORMAL DISCUSSION PLEASE CONTACT:

Andy Heaton, Head Of Financial Improvement, Trust Headquarters, Portland House, Worthing, West Sussex. Tel 0300 304 0100
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The post holder will gain experience and be responsible for the following:
Entry level management and financial accounting, learning the key aspects of work involved in closing month ends and supporting the wider team in reporting key financial information to budget holders and their teams.
Design and maintain routine reports and spreadsheets as required by the team and to assist in the maintenance and development of routine information spreadsheets including those around staffing pay calculations, which will be utilised to identify the impact of cost changes between financial years.
Liaison between the Finance team and Invoice Query Managers, including the financial coding of agency staff.
Financial gatekeeping of the Trust HR and recruitment systems ensuring all key details are provided by recruiting managers and that Financial Management respond to compliant requests in a timely manner.
Able to communicate through written and verbal methods and respond to routine queries from stakeholders.
Analyse and interpret financial payments, receipts and assist in the calculation and processing of regular accrual and adjustment journals in line with the reporting cycle timetable.
Regular input and data manipulation into Trust databases.
Gain knowledge of, and apply, Trust and accounting policies and other relevant guidance appropriate to the area of work.
The role will support the data collection and invoicing of the Trust’s non-contracted and overseas patient activity on a monthly basis. This will involve the creation and manipulation of Excel spreadsheet reports to identify and communicate chargeable episodes and be involved in the production of invoices with supporting documentation to numerous Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG’s).
Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the post as directed by the Finance Hub Manager.
The apprentice will be expected to meet the requirements of this job description by the end of the apprenticeship. This will be achieved by gaining relevant skills, knowledge and behaviours throughout the structured learning that are set by the training provider and line manager.
Other responsibilities
Communicate with staff, budget holders, customers and suppliers as required, responding to routine queries.
Develop own skills, knowledge, behaviours and provide information to others to help their development.
Undertake regular supervision and appraisals to discuss ongoing learning and future aspirations.
Contribute to the improvement of services
Maintain quality in own work and encourage others to do so
Gather, analyse and report a limited range of data and information
Contribute to developing, testing and reviewing new concepts, models, methods, practices, products and equipment.
Coordinate and monitor the use of financial resources
Organise and plan own workload of straightforward activities with attention to specific aspects of services and/or projects.
Able to follow Trust policies and procedures, whilst suggesting improvements to current practices within the department.
Raise stationery orders as and when required
Undertake research and development activities to support service improvement
Participation in staff survey requirement

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